a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
<noun.act>

ransacking

rummage

sample sentences

"he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis"

a jumble of things to be given away
<noun.state>

rummage

search haphazardly
<verb.contact>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

rummage

sample sentences

"We rummaged through the drawers"

a sale of donated articles
<noun.act>

jumble sale

rummage sale

a large drinking glass (ovoid bowl on a stem) for drinking toasts
<noun.artifact>

rummer

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
<adj.all>   freq. cnt.: 43 freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

curious

funny

odd

peculiar

queer

rum

rummy

singular

sample sentences

"a curious hybrid accent"
"her speech has a funny twang"
"they have some funny ideas about war"
"had an odd name"
"the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"
"something definitely queer about this town"
"what a rum fellow"
"singular behavior"

a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
<noun.act>

rum

rummy

a chronic drinker
<noun.person>   freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2

drunk

drunkard

inebriate

rummy

sot

wino

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
<noun.communication>   freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 14

hearsay

rumor

rumour

tell or spread rumors
<verb.communication>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

bruit

rumor

rumour

sample sentences

"It was rumored that the next president would be a woman"

a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
<noun.person>

gossip

gossiper

gossipmonger

newsmonger

rumormonger

rumourmonger

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
<noun.communication>   freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 14

hearsay

rumor

rumour

tell or spread rumors
<verb.communication>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

bruit

rumor

rumour

sample sentences

"It was rumored that the next president would be a woman"

a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
<noun.person>

gossip

gossiper

gossipmonger

newsmonger

rumormonger

rumourmonger

the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
<noun.animal>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

croup

croupe

hindquarters

rump

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
<noun.body>   freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

arse

ass

backside

behind

bottom

bum

buns

butt

buttocks

can

derriere

fanny

fundament

hind end

hindquarters

keister

nates

posterior

prat

rear

rear end

rump

seat

stern

tail

tail end

tooshie

tush

sample sentences

"he deserves a good kick in the butt"
"are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"

fleshy hindquarters; behind the loin and above the round
<noun.food>

rump

a cut of beef or veal from the fleshy hindquarters of the animal
<noun.food>

rump roast

a steak cut from the rump
<noun.food>

rump steak

become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
<verb.change>

crease

crinkle

crumple

rumple

wrinkle

sample sentences

"This fabric won't wrinkle"

to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
<verb.contact>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

cockle

crumple

knit

pucker

rumple

sample sentences

"She puckered her lips"

disturb the smoothness of
<verb.contact>

mess up

ruffle

ruffle up

rumple

sample sentences

"ruffle the surface of the water"

in disarray; extremely disorderly
<adj.all>   freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

disheveled

dishevelled

frowzled

rumpled

tousled

sample sentences

"her clothing was disheveled"
"powder-smeared and frowzled"
"a rumpled unmade bed"
"a bed with tousled sheets"
"his brown hair was tousled, thick, and curly"- Al Spiers

the act of making a noisy disturbance
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

commotion

din

ruckus

ruction

rumpus

tumult

cause a disturbance
<verb.social>

rumpus

a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
<noun.artifact>

game room

playroom

rumpus room

someone who illegally smuggles liquor across a border
<noun.person>

rumrunner

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 22 freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 4

run

tally

sample sentences

"the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"
"their first tally came in the 3rd inning"

the act of testing something
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 51 freq. cnt.: 44 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2

run

test

trial

sample sentences

"in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"
"he called each flip of the coin a new trial"

a race run on foot
<noun.event>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

foot race

footrace

run

sample sentences

"she broke the record for the half-mile run"

the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

run

running

sample sentences

"he broke into a run"
"his daily run keeps him fit"

a regular trip
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

run

sample sentences

"the ship made its run in record time"

(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

run

running

running game

running play

sample sentences

"the defensive line braced to stop the run"
"the coach put great emphasis on running"

an unbroken series of events
<noun.group>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

run

streak

sample sentences

"had a streak of bad luck"
"Nicklaus had a run of birdies"

a short trip
<noun.act>

run

sample sentences

"take a run into town"

an unbroken chronological sequence
<noun.attribute>

run

sample sentences

"the play had a long run on Broadway"
"the team enjoyed a brief run of victories"

the pouring forth of a fluid
<noun.event>

discharge

outpouring

run

a row of unravelled stitches
<noun.event>

ladder

ravel

run

sample sentences

"she got a run in her stocking"

a race between candidates for elective office
<noun.event>   freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 3

campaign

political campaign

run

sample sentences

"I managed his campaign for governor"
"he is raising money for a Senate run"

a small stream
<noun.object>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

rill

rivulet

run

runnel

streamlet

the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)
<noun.quantity>

run

sample sentences

"a daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint"

unrestricted freedom to use
<noun.state>

run

sample sentences

"he has the run of the house"

the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation
<noun.time>

run

sample sentences

"the assembly line was on a 12-hour run"

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 106 freq. cnt.: 106

run

sample sentences

"Don't run--you'll be out of breath"
"The children ran to the store"

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 52 freq. cnt.: 38 freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 2

break away

bunk

escape

fly the coop

head for the hills

hightail it

lam

run

run away

scarper

scat

take to the woods

turn tail

sample sentences

"If you see this man, run!"
"The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 68 freq. cnt.: 21 freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 8

extend

go

lead

pass

run

sample sentences

"Service runs all the way to Cranbury"
"His knowledge doesn't go very far"
"My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"
"The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
<verb.social>   freq. cnt.: 54 freq. cnt.: 34 freq. cnt.: 20

operate

run

sample sentences

"She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

have a particular form
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 20 freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 10

go

run

sample sentences

"the story or argument runs as follows"
"as the saying goes..."

move along, of liquids
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 19 freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 9

course

feed

flow

run

sample sentences

"Water flowed into the cave"
"the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi"

perform as expected when applied
<verb.contact>   freq. cnt.: 69 freq. cnt.: 29 freq. cnt.: 20 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 3

function

go

operate

run

work

sample sentences

"The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"
"Does this old car still run well?"
"This old radio doesn't work anymore"

run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
<verb.competition>   freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 7

campaign

run

sample sentences

"Who's running for treasurer this year?"

change or be different within limits
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 41 freq. cnt.: 34 freq. cnt.: 7

range

run

sample sentences

"Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion"
"Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent"
"The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals"
"My students range from very bright to dull"

cause to emit recorded audio or video
<verb.creation>   freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1

play

run

sample sentences

"They ran the tapes over and over again"
"I'll play you my favorite record"
"He never tires of playing that video"

move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

run

sample sentences

"who are these people running around in the building?"
"She runs around telling everyone of her troubles"
"let the dogs run free"

cause to perform
<verb.change>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

run

sample sentences

"run a subject"
"run a process"

change from one state to another
<verb.change>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

run

sample sentences

"run amok"
"run rogue"
"run riot"

be operating, running or functioning
<verb.contact>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

run

sample sentences

"The car is still running--turn it off!"

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 71 freq. cnt.: 59 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

be given

incline

lean

run

tend

sample sentences

"She tends to be nervous before her lectures"
"These dresses run small"
"He inclined to corpulence"

pass over, across, or through
<verb.contact>   freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2

draw

guide

pass

run

sample sentences

"He ran his eyes over her body"
"She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"
"He drew her hair through his fingers"

carry out
<verb.creation>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

run

sample sentences

"run an errand"

include as the content; broadcast or publicize
<verb.creation>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

carry

run

sample sentences

"We ran the ad three times"
"This paper carries a restaurant review"
"All major networks carried the press conference"

carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
<verb.social>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

execute

run

sample sentences

"Run the dishwasher"
"run a new program on the Mac"
"the computer executed the instruction"

occur persistently
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

run

sample sentences

"Musical talent runs in the family"

continue to exist
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2

die hard

endure

persist

prevail

run

sample sentences

"These stories die hard"
"The legend of Elvis endures"

be affected by; be subjected to
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

run

sample sentences

"run a temperature"
"run a risk"

cover by running; run a certain distance
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

run

sample sentences

"She ran 10 miles that day"

sail before the wind
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

run

be diffused
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

bleed

run

sample sentences

"These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"

cause an animal to move fast
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

run

sample sentences

"run the dogs"

deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
<verb.possession>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

black market

run

make without a miss
<verb.social>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

run

cause something to pass or lead somewhere
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

lead

run

sample sentences

"Run the wire behind the cabinet"

become undone
<verb.change>

run

unravel

sample sentences

"the sweater unraveled"

come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
<verb.change>

ladder

run

sample sentences

"Her nylons were running"

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
<verb.change>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

melt

melt down

run

sample sentences

"melt butter"
"melt down gold"
"The wax melted in the sun"

progress by being changed
<verb.change>   freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1

go

move

run

sample sentences

"The speech has to go through several more drafts"
"run through your presentation before the meeting"

compete in a race
<verb.competition>   freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

race

run

sample sentences

"he is running the Marathon this year"
"let's race and see who gets there first"

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
<verb.competition>   freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2

hunt

hunt down

run

track down

sample sentences

"Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland"
"The dogs are running deer"
"The Duke hunted in these woods"

travel a route regularly
<verb.motion>

ply

run

sample sentences

"Ships ply the waters near the coast"

travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
<verb.motion>

run

sample sentences

"Run to the store!"
"She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there"

run with the ball; in such sports as football
<verb.motion>

run

keep company
<verb.motion>

consort

run

sample sentences

"the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring"

set animals loose to graze
<verb.social>

run

extend or continue for a certain period of time
<verb.stative>

run

run for

sample sentences

"The film runs 5 hours"

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
<verb.social>   freq. cnt.: 20 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

adventure

chance

gamble

hazard

risk

run a risk

take a chance

take chances

sample sentences

"When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

come together
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 95 freq. cnt.: 49 freq. cnt.: 27 freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 2

come across

encounter

meet

run across

run into

see

sample sentences

"I'll probably see you at the meeting"
"How nice to see you again!"

go against, as of rules and laws
<verb.social>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

conflict

contravene

infringe

run afoul

sample sentences

"He ran afoul of the law"
"This behavior conflicts with our rules"

hit or reach the ground
<verb.motion>

ground

run aground

bring to the ground
<verb.motion>

ground

run aground

strand

sample sentences

"the storm grounded the ship"

be in line with; form a line along
<verb.stative>   freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 1

line

run along

sample sentences

"trees line the riverbank"

play boisterously
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

cavort

disport

frisk

frolic

gambol

lark

lark about

rollick

romp

run around

skylark

sport

sample sentences

"The children frolicked in the garden"
"the gamboling lambs in the meadows"
"The toddlers romped in the playroom"

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 52 freq. cnt.: 38 freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 2

break away

bunk

escape

fly the coop

head for the hills

hightail it

lam

run

run away

scarper

scat

take to the woods

turn tail

sample sentences

"If you see this man, run!"
"The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

escape from the control of
<verb.motion>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

run away

sample sentences

"Industry is running away with us all"